Transcript Alcohol
2015 “Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among youth in the United States, more than tobacco and illicit drugs, and is responsible for more than 4,300 annual deaths among underage youth.” -CDC.gov Objectives for Today! -Identify effects of alcohol on your body and health -Recognize signs of alcohol poisoning What is Alcohol? ● Ethanol or Ethyl The type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages ● Can be produced synthetically or naturally by fermenting fruits and grains Kinds of Alcohol Methyl ◦Highly Flammable material ◦Poisonous Examples are Antifreeze, Wood spirits, fuel, and formaldehyde – Isopropyl ◦Also known as rubbing alcohol ◦Bad for the body ◦Ethyl ◦Form drinking alcohol comes in ◦Safe for drinking, in moderation What is Alcohol Cont. ● An addictive depressant ● Causes intoxication- the state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or other substance ● Level of intoxication depend on a variety of things... How are you getting home? ● Not a Drop! Law ● Walking, biking scootering can still be dangerous when intoxicated! ● Legal limit- 0.08 ● http://www.facesofdrunkdrivin g.com/jacqui Short Term Effects Depending on how much is taken and the physical condition of the individual ● Slurred speech ● Drowsiness ● Vomiting ● Diarrhea ● Upset stomach ● Headaches ● Breathing difficulties ● Distorted vision and hearing ● Impaired judgment ● Decreased perception and coordination ● Unconsciousness ● Coma ● Blackouts Long Term Effects Binge drinking and continued alcohol use in large amounts are associated with many health problems, including: ● Alcohol poisoning ● High blood pressure, stroke, and other heart-related diseases ● Liver disease-Cirrhosis ● Nerve damage ● Increased risk of unprotected sex-STIs ● Unplanned pregnancies Factors that affect your BAC • • • • • • Weight Gender Time Amount Food Other medications/drugs Other Consequences of Drinking Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) The range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. These effects may include physical, mental, behavioral, and/or learning disabilities with possible lifelong implications. ● Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) ● Alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder (ARND) ● Alcohol-related birth defects (ARBD) ● Fetal alcohol effects (FAE) ● What do people know? Binge Drinking What is it? ● The consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time. Generally 5 or more drinks in a row for men, 4 or more for females How does it affect you? ● 90% of alcohol consumed by underage persons in the U.S. is in the form of binge drinking. ● Alcohol has been said to have positive health consequences when consumed in moderation (About a drink a day). Alcohol Poisoning What is Alcohol Poisoning? ● A condition in which a toxic amount of alcohol has been consumed, usually in a short period of time. ● In other words, the blood alcohol content (BAC) is at a dangerously high level. Symptoms ● ● ● ● ● ● Shallow breathing Disorientation Unresponsiveness Unconsciousness Pale or bluish tone to skin Vomiting while unconscious What should you do? ● Turn the person on their side ● Dial 911, get medical help ● Stay with the person ● http://www.d.umn.edu/hlthserv/health_ education/services/alcohol_drugs.html Addiction and Treatment 4 Levels of the Addiction Process: Addiction 1. Experimentation 2. Regular Use 3. Daily Preoccupation 4. Dependency Community Resources/Support Groups: AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Al-Anon( for family and friends of alcoholics) Alateen (just for teenagers) Teen Challenge(in and out patient treatment center) Refusal Skills! Come up with one way to say no to alcohol offered by a friend. The Truth About Alcohol Video http://www.drugfreeworld.org/real-lifestories/alcohol.html